Patents by Inventor Fletcher Bean

Fletcher Bean has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20260175510
    Abstract: Door frame subassemblies for electronic display assemblies are disclosed, along with related electronic display assemblies and methods of manufacturing the same. The door frame subassembly includes a frame defining an opening and including a perimeter surface and a ledge having a first surface receiving a cover layer, which is transparent or translucent. The ledge is recessed from an upper and lower edge of the perimeter surface such that at least a majority of the perimeter surface, including the lower edge, extends on a first side of the ledge. The ledge extends outward at least substantially perpendicular from, and extends along, an interior facing surface of the perimeter surface such that the ledge extends into the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2026
    Publication date: June 25, 2026
    Inventors: William Dunn, Tim Hubbard, Fletcher Bean, Matt Dosch
  • Patent number: 12576579
    Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a door frame subassembly for an electronic display assembly and related systems and apparatuses are disclosed. A material is extruded to form a frame. The material is bent into a rectangular shape with rounded corners to define an opening. Notches may be formed in the frame to facilitate the bending. A remaining gap in the material is joined, such as by a bracket at a lower portion of the opening to secure the frame to itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Tim Hubbard, Fletcher Bean, Matt Dosch
  • Publication number: 20260059673
    Abstract: A door frame for a display assembly of a display unit is disclosed, along with related display assemblies, units, systems, and methods. The door frame includes a body which is at least substantially planar. At least one vent is provided at the body. A cover is installable to a lip of the door frame which extends at least substantially perpendicular to the body and from an end thereof. The door frame subassembly is replaceable, such as to repair damaged covers offsite. The door frame may be formed by extrusion and bending.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2025
    Publication date: February 26, 2026
    Inventors: William Dunn, Mike Brown, Andrew Raygoza, Tim Hubbard, Fletcher Bean, Matt Dosch
  • Publication number: 20250108552
    Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a door frame subassembly for an electronic display assembly and related systems and apparatuses are disclosed. A material is extruded to form a frame. The material is bent into a rectangular shape with rounded corners to define an opening. Notches may be formed in the frame to facilitate the bending. A remaining gap in the material is joined, such as by a bracket at a lower portion of the opening to secure the frame to itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: William Dunn, Tim Hubbard, Fletcher Bean, Matt Dosch